By the early 1960s the MG A was at the end of its lifespan and MG needed a replacement. MG opted to include more luxury items in their upcoming roadster to suit the demanding but big US market better. These changes weren't much to the liking of the purists that adored the MG A, but the MG B succeeded and production lasted into the 1980s with well over half a milion sold. In 1974 a slightly modified version was launched with rubber bumpers replacing the chrome ones to comply to US safety regulations.
General specifications
Record last updated Before 12 / 01 / 2004
Country of origin Great Britain
Years of production 1962 - 1973
Numbers built 513626 (1962 - 1980, all models)
Body design N/A
Weight 920 kilo / 2028.3 lbs
Drivetrain
Engine Straight 4
Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 1.798 liter / 109.7 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed 2 SU Carburetors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 95 bhp / 71 KW @ 5400 rpm
Torque 147 Nm / 108 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
BHP/Liter 53 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio 0.1 bhp / kg
Top Speed 174 km/h / 108 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration N/A
I just love these things, we have tons of restored ones around here, they look so fucking cool, cooler than the Miata
Let me see, FROZEN!